Prisons grappling with violence at Wackenhut facility
In Lea County New Mexico inmates killings rise as two new pods boost capacity by 600. Hobbs police report three inmate deaths since December in the Wackenhut Corrections Corp. run prison, including a January stabbing and a June incident in solitary confinement. Experts debate private prisons’ costs and safety.
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Pig Leads Escape Return Home in Walla Walla
A pot bellied pig named Frankie attracted attention as it wandered city streets in Walla Walla Washington after escaping. Police officers and neighborhood kids helped corral the animal as the Koehler family awaited its return.
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Switzerland Faces World Pressure Over Neutral Image
Sports Minister Adolf Ogi laments Switzerland's isolation despite economic power. The piece traces Swiss wartime asset disputes, the HABO Holocaust settlements, and IOC backlash led by Marc Hodler. It notes EU talks, trade accords, and foreign opinions portraying Swiss arrogance and pedantry.
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ADA rulings limit protection for correctable disabilities
The Supreme Court ruled that people with correctable impairments cannot rely on the ADA to sue employers for discrimination. The decision lowers potential coverage from 160 million to about 43 million. Justice O Connor led the majority, with Dissenters Rehnquist, Thomas, and Scalia. ADAPT praised the decision while Georgia officials signaled a workable outcome.
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Odessa Warns on Fireworks as Fourth Approaches
Odessa and Midland officials urge safe handling and display restrictions for fireworks amid dry conditions. Fire inspectors advise keeping water, shovel and extinguisher nearby, and to attend professional shows like Firework Fandango.
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Texas Lottery Numbers for Pick 3 and Cash 5
Tuesday drawing results list 4 5 20 31 38 for Lotto Texas and Pick 3 3 5 4. Up-to-date lottery information is available from infoLine by calling 580-4636 and entering 6600.
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Informed Source Ivy and Light Compare Facts
A collage of facts on nature light and shade, Twain quotes, 911 activation in 1968, Alaska oil discovery, Barnard heart transplant, ice behavior, Discover magazine claim, crack addiction, and a note about L M Boyd contact details. The items are presented as separate trivia snippets rather than a single narrative.
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Odessa American Newspaper Masthead Entry
The Odessa American publishes daily newspaper content from Odessa Texas. It lists postal and mailing information including USPS details and address for subscribers and postmaster services.
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Odessa
Odessa American Advertisement Policy Note
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for Readers Guide and out of town ads and warns it may reject ads. It states liability limits for errors and omissions and asserts copyright protection and prohibition on reproduction without written permission.
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